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The Free Speech Crisis - Graham Linehan Arrested

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Free Speech and Digital ID: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter examines the implications of free speech in the UK amid social media debates, particularly referencing an incident involving Linehan. It critiques proposed digital ID policies as tools for authoritarian control, raising concerns about civil liberties, surveillance, and the manipulation of citizens' access to rights and services.

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